Including the closely related terms transport use, road transport, and public transport.
… miles.25 Over half travel less than 3 miles and two-thirds travel less than 6 miles. 25% reduction in the average number of passenger miles travelled per person In 2011, 54% of commutes to work were by car or van and 29% by active travel (walking and cycling).26 3% reduction in road transport use; 25% increase in bus use; 8% increase in rail transport 42% of York residents walk five…
… heating systems 2.4 Switch to more efficient appliances Engagement 1.1 Clear communication and information 1.2 Increase awareness and understanding 1.3 Build strong relationships and networks 1.4 Identify best practice Transport 3.1 Reduce overall travel miles 3.2 Increase uptake of active travel and public transport 3.3 Switch to electric vehicles 3.4 Reduce freight…
… transport priorities, and York’s economy. Almost 2,000 responses were received, with some of the main themes including: Page | 11 80% agreed with York’s ambition to become a net zero carbon city by 2030 70% of residents have already taken action to reduce their carbon footprint Cost is seen as a major barrier for doing more to reduce carbon emissions Engagement…
… workshops The council hosted three roundtable sessions covering buildings, transport, energy, waste and the natural environment. These sessions gathered the views, experiences and knowledge of key organisations in York to ensure the objectives presented in this strategy are aligned with their perspectives. Over 35 organisations from across the city were involved, discussing…
… of 261,000tCO2e a year. Of this, 88% of emissions come from car travel or public transport, with the remaining 12% from freight. Objectives 3.1 Travel shorter distances Reduce the overall distances travelled 3.2 Increase take-up of active travel Reduce overall car usage through alternative modes of transport, public transport and car sharing. 3.3 Switch to electric vehicles (EV…